At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$28,499 per capita
Home Value
$139,600
Zillow: $170,816
Median Rent
$829/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
20.6% smoking rate
How Ramer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ramer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ramer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ramer residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,499. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 544 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ramer is $139,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,816. Median rent is $829/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
9.8% of adults in Ramer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ramer has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population271
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$28,499
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$787M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,600
Rent$829
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$170,816
Housing Units189
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,361/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation434 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband61.1%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ramer was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.